Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 30, 2015
Perfusion scan feature may not be available on machines running software versions 4.1.2, 4.1.3, and 4.1.4. Customers previously using the basic axial perfusion software (versions …
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc recalled Ingenuity CT Computed Tomography X-ray system - a moderate-severity action.
Ingenuity CT Computed Tomography X-ray system was recalled by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc in December 30, 2015. Reason: Perfusion scan feature may not be available on machines running software versions 4.1.2, 4.1.3, and 4.1.4. Cu…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0549-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Perfusion scan feature may not be available on machines running software versions 4.1.2, 4.1.3, and 4.1.4. Cu….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0549-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0549-2016) was formally reported on December 30, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 29, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Cleveland, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 31 Units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Perfusion scan feature may not be available on machines running software versions 4.1.2, 4.1.3, and 4.1.4. Customers previously using the basic axial perfusion software (versions preceding 4.1.2) without buying the heli… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Libya, Lit…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
31 Units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Ingenuity CT Computed Tomography X-ray system
Perfusion scan feature may not be available on machines running software versions 4.1.2, 4.1.3, and 4.1.4. Customers previously using the basic axial perfusion software (versions preceding 4.1.2) without buying the helical perfusion license key could not access the basic axial perfusion feature after upgrading to software version 4.1.2.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0549-2016 |
| Date reported | December 30, 2015 |
| Date initiated | October 29, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc |
| Firm location | Cleveland, OH |
| Affected scope | 31 Units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Ma… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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